Senior Land Manager

Vistry Group PLC; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Land Manager to join their dynamic team in Reading. This role involves securing land opportunities, negotiating legal agreements, and promoting the company within the property development sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and negotiation skills, with a proven track record in land acquisition. You will work in a supportive environment that values integrity, caring, and quality, contributing to sustainable community development. If you are a self-starter with a passion for making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 39 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance at 4x salary

Employee rewards portal

Salary sacrifice car scheme

2 Volunteering days per annum

Share incentive schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree standard or suitable alternative experience required.
• Demonstrable track record of buying land and managing offers.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure land opportunities for development.
• Negotiate legal agreements and manage the offer process.
• Promote the company in the residential and property sector.

Skills

Land acquisition

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Networking skills

Problem-solving

Budget management

Legal documentation interpretation

Mathematical skills

Decision making

Education

Degree in relevant field

RTPI/RICS qualification

Tools

COINS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Role Overview

In a Nutshell…

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Land Manager to join our team within Vistry Thames Valley, at our Reading office. As our Senior Land Manager, you will be responsible for securing land opportunities to meet the company's requirements and expansion plans.

A Senior Land Manager post is a largely self-sufficient role, with the ability to source land opportunities and instruct consultants/development team regarding the legal, planning, development and commercial constraints of any proposal.

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

In return, what we would like from you…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Expected to be educated to a minimum of Degree standard (on a relevant course) or with suitable alternative experience
• Computer literate and able to use Excel, Word and PowerPoint to a good standard
• Professional manner commensurate with delivering business development and promoting the Company
• Highly literate able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation
• Highly numerate with the ability to undertake residual valuations for land appraisals, undertake comparable sales valuations and provided sensitivity analysis
• Demonstrable track record of buying land
• A good understanding of legal obligations
• Proven list of contacts in the area
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of planning authorities
• Strong mathematic and IT ability
• Ability to assess and analyse information
• In depth understanding of budget management
• Excellent negotiation and networking skills
• A pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work with a high degree of accuracy
• A methodical approach to working practices
• Decision maker with pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Able to influence and persuade others
• Discretion and integrity in attitude and approach
• A self-starter capable of creating and maintaining momentum in projects
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it

Desirable…

• RTPI/RICS qualified or working towards a qualification
• COINS experience

More about the Senior Land Manager role…

• Identify suitable land opportunities on and off market for immediate opportunities, however also longer-term land with planning potential for liaison with the Strategic Land department.
• Present to landowners and agents on a formal and informal basis.
• Negotiate legal agreements with Vistry lawyers and third parties.
• Procure technical, legal and development information to instruct internal and external parties to prepare offers.
• Prepare and submit Land Approval Packs and obtain authority to acquire sites in line with Company protocols.
• Business development to promote the Company in the residential and property development sector.
• Manage the offer process and provide support to the Land Director, Development Director and Managing Director.
• Acquisition of land in line with requirements and acquisition strategy to be agreed on an annual basis.
• To develop and maintain regular contacts with land agents/owners within the area of operation.
• Monitor land bank and Land Terrier to establish ransom or land sale potential and ensure no encroachment or unauthorised use.

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation,and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Join us in making Vistry.

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